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Aromatherapy Massage Oils for health and healing
Monday, December 17th, 2007Most essential oils can be used in aromatherapy massage. Your choice of oils will depend on the effect you hope to achieve.
For example, if your aim is to relieve stress, you could choose oils like rose, lavender and chamomile.
On the other hand, if you want to revitalize your patient, you might choose an oil like […]
Aromatherapy massage techniques: Effleurage
Friday, December 14th, 2007Effleurage is one of the most common massage techniques employed. Using a succession of light or deep stroking or gliding motions, the masseuse or masseur floats across the contours of the body. The therapist uses a flat surface, such as the hand or forearm. He or she moves with low-friction over large expanses of skin, […]
Aromatherapy and Hot Stone Massage
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Aromatherapy is often used in massage, because essential oils help to heal you both physically and emotionally. A new tool has been added to the aromatherapist’s toolkit - hot stones.
You’ll often find hot stone massages advertised at spas, and it’s worth asking your aromatherapist if she offers this treatment.
What is hot stone massage?
Hot stone […]
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